US Bridges

CR 225 over Santa Fe River

GoodPosted for load

Bradford County, Florida · 0.9 MI South of CR 18 · Structure no. 280009

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 225 over Santa Fe River in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 225
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location0.9 MI South of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 225
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.84639, -82.21939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 225 over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 over Santa Fe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225 over Santa Fe River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.